Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Announces Death of Missionary

New Mexico Church missionary dies

Church spokesman Sam Penrod released the following statement to the media on Sunday, January 4, 2026, about the unexpected passing of a missionary of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving in the New Mexico Farmington Mission.

21-Year-Old Missionary Dies Unexpectedly During Sacred Mission in New Mexico

A young servant of faith in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) religion has tragically died unexpectedly while on a sacred mission in New Mexico. The post 21-Year-Old Missionary Dies Unexpectedly During Sacred Mission in New Mexico appeared first on Slay News.

21-year-old LDS missionary from Utah dies ‘in his sleep’

The 21-year-old Latter-day Saint missionary from Utah died while serving in New Mexico. A church spokesperson said an autopsy is planned.

Latter-day Saint missionary serving in New Mexico dies

"We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and fellow missionaries," says a spokesman for the Church of Jesus Christ.

Latter-day Saint missionary dies from medical issue while serving in New Mexico

A 21-year-old missionary from Utah died from an undetermined medical issue while serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in New Me

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announces death of missionary

Elder Caleb Gene Martin | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints FARMINGTON, New Mexico — A Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints missionary serving in New Mexico died in his sleep Saturday. Elder Caleb Gene Martin, 21, was from Salem, Utah, and had been serving in the New Mexico Farmington Mission since May 2024, according to church spokesman Sam Penrod. “It is with deep sadness that we share news of the passing of a young missio…